Moonshade Butterfly
Moonshade Butterfly is one of 20 catchable insect species in Starsand Island. It belongs to the Flower group of bugs and is caught with the basic Bug Net, which all players unlock after the Recent Returnee tutorial. No special profession tier or upgraded net is required.
Delphin specifically hates receiving this as a gift.
Catch Information
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Habitat group | Flower |
Location | Near flower patches across the surface island |
Season | All |
Weather | Sunny or Snowy |
Active hours | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Tool |
Where to Find
Moonshade Butterfly flutters near flower patches across the island surface. Look for it on flower beds in your farm, around Hopeland's flower fields, in Flower Corridor, and around the Sleep Lily and Moonrise Flower zones. Like other butterflies, it only spawns under Sunny or Snowy weather conditions.
How to Catch
Catching follows the standard Bug Net process. Each successful catch contributes to the Islandpedia Bio Research category and the Stamp Collection.
Equip the Bug Net in your hotbar.
Spot Moonshade Butterfly in the world.
Sneak up by toggling walk mode (CTRL on PC, R3 on controller). Bugs flee if you run toward them.
Watch the pattern. Bugs follow predictable flight paths. Observe for a few seconds before swinging.
Lead the swing. There is a slight delay when swinging the net. Aim where the bug is about to be, not where it is right now.
If you miss, wait 10 to 15 seconds. The bug will calm down and resume its pattern.
Spawn Conditions
Season: All four seasons (always available, regardless of season).
Weather: Sunny or Snowy.
Active hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Uses
Selling. Bugs sell for approximately 30 to 100 Coins each at Zerine's General Store. Selling in bulk is a reliable early-game income source.
Protein Powder (Separator). The Separator processes bugs into Protein Powder, used in select cooking recipes.
Bug Bait (fishing). Bug Bait is one of three bait types, produced at the Chopper using caught bugs.
Bulletin Board requests. The Request Bulletin board outside the Community Center sometimes asks for specific insects.
NPC gifts. Bruce loves bugs, while most other residents dislike or hate them. Give bugs to Bruce; give flowers and crops to everyone else.
Islandpedia. Each new bug species you catch is recorded in the Islandpedia Bio Research category and contributes to the Stamp Collection milestones.
Tips
Wait for sunny or snowy weather. Butterflies do not spawn reliably in rain.
Always carry the Bug Net. Some bugs have narrow time windows, and you do not want to spot a rare one without a net equipped.
Track on the map. The Phone Apps weather forecast helps plan butterfly and outdoor bug runs.